On-line parts location and transaction system

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-25
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This task can be quite cumbersome and time consuming, depending upon the availability of the particular parts in the service area.
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[0022] The system in accordance with the present invention relates to an on-line parts location and transaction system that, in one embodiment, is adapted to be integrated with existing or legacy BMS systems, such as dealer management systems (DMS), for example, used in automobile dealerships. Examples of various DMS systems utilized in automobile dealerships and repair shops are available by Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; The Reynolds and Reynolds Company; and CCC Information Services Inc.

[0023] The on-line parts location and transaction system in accordance with the present invention is adapted to connect various automobile parts suppliers (including automobile dealers), for example, over a combination of public and private communication networks, such as the Internet, dial-up modem, managed private access or broadband, to provide a virtual network of parts suppliers to enable vehicle parts to be located on-line quickly and efficiently and to facilitate electronic buying and se...

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An integrated parts location and transaction system for original equipment manufacturer (OEM), non-OEM as well as aftermarket automobile parts is adapted to be integrated with business management computer system (BMS) software, currently used by automobile dealerships (210) as well as repair shops. All participating parts suppliers, including dealerships (210), and repair shops are networked together, for example, over a combination of public and private communication networks to enable participating parts suppliers and potential buyers (for example, dealers and repair shops) to easily and quickly locate as well as buy and sell parts from each other.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority and the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 253,689, filed on Nov. 28, 2000.COMPUTER LISTING APPENDIX [0002] This application includes a Computer Listing Appendix on compact disc, hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates to an on-line parts location and transaction system which may be integrated directly into more comprehensive general business computer systems of target users, such as those, for example, in automobile dealerships and repair shops (collectively, “Business Management Systems”), to provide a virtual network which enables parts to be located, bought and sold on-line, quickly and efficiently from the various members in the network. [0005] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0006] Automobile parts suppliers, such as those who carry OEM, aftermarket (non-OEM), recycled or mechanical parts, s...

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IPC IPC(8): G06Q10/00G06Q30/00
CPCG06Q10/08G06Q30/06G06Q10/087
Inventor PAINTER, JEFFREY WILLIAMNEWCOMER, LARRY RONWELAGE, RICHARD DAVIDRUSH, ROSCOE MATTHIASWASSER, EDWARD JAMESKOENEMAN, TIMOTHY JOSEPHDOUGHTY, DOUGLAS
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